Many stories in this world are untold, unrecognized, unheard and unseen. 

However, Salina Post is giving people a chance to tell stories about their personal lives as a way to inspire each reader.

"Salina Sees You" will be an edition of articles, that tell the stories of individuals who have conquered obstacles, battled and overcome stigmas/barriers, people currently facing unique circumstances and recognizing others for their tireless hours of local service work. This&nbsp;will not be confined to telling stories only in the Salina or Saline County area, but will be reached across the Central Kansas region!

Every Thursday, an article will be published and click on the "Salina Sees You" option under the "Local" tab on <a href="https://salinapost.com/">salinapost.com</a>

If you would like to share your personal story or know anyone who may have a story that will inspire each reader, please email Salina Post News Director, Nicolas Fierro: nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com or&nbsp;newstips@salinapost.com (during regular business hours)

You can also contact: (785) 656-9856 (during regular business hours)

The community of Salina "sees you."

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 </figure>Many stories in this world are untold, unrecognized, unheard and unseen. However, Salina Post is giving people a chance to tell stories about their personal lives as a way to inspire each reader."Salina Sees You" will be an edition of articles, that tell the stories of individuals who have conquered obstacles, battled and overcome stigmas/barriers, people currently facing unique circumstances and recognizing others for their tireless hours of local service work. This&nbsp;will not be confined to telling stories only in the Salina or Saline County area, but will be reached across the Central Kansas region!Every Thursday, an article will be published and click on the "Salina Sees You" option under the "Local" tab on <a href="https://salinapost.com/">salinapost.com</a>If you would like to share your personal story or know anyone who may have a story that will inspire each reader, please email Salina Post News Director, Nicolas Fierro: nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com or&nbsp;newstips@salinapost.com (during regular business hours)You can also contact: (785) 656-9856 (during regular business hours)The community of Salina "sees you."

Introducing: Salina Sees You

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

NAME:&nbsp;Ambrosio Ruiz, Rigobero

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Operate a MV w/o a valid license

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended; Driving while habitual violator

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Viol protection order; Pre-trial order

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

NAME:&nbsp;McMillin, Shane Douglas

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct; Failure to appear (2 requested charges)

&nbsp;NAME:&nbsp;Meadows, Theodore Clovis

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Reimler, Austen Michael

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended; No Proof Of Insurance; Unlawful acts: vehicle registration violation

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Failure to appear; Outside warrant/NCIC hit (2 requested charges)&nbsp;

*No image available for&nbsp;Rose, Justin Michael*

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Crim damage to prop;without consent &gt;$25K; Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758027097636.jpeg" alt="Ambrosio Ruiz, Rigobero " />
 <figcaption>Ambrosio Ruiz, Rigobero </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Ambrosio Ruiz, RigoberoREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Operate a MV w/o a valid license<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758027145611.jpeg" alt="Curbow, Adam Carl " />
 <figcaption>Curbow, Adam Carl </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Curbow, Adam CarlREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended; Driving while habitual violator<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758027201604.jpeg" alt="Krueger, David Roy " />
 <figcaption>Krueger, David Roy </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Krueger, David RoyREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Viol protection order; Pre-trial order<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758027239028.jpeg" alt="Larson, Trapper Jay " />
 <figcaption>Larson, Trapper Jay </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Larson, Trapper JayREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758027280987.jpeg" alt="McMillin, Shane Douglas " />
 <figcaption>McMillin, Shane Douglas </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;McMillin, Shane DouglasREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct; Failure to appear (2 requested charges)<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758027334064.jpeg" alt="Meadows, Theodore Clovis " />
 <figcaption>Meadows, Theodore Clovis </figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;NAME:&nbsp;Meadows, Theodore ClovisREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758027381640.jpeg" alt="Reimler, Austen Michael " />
 <figcaption>Reimler, Austen Michael </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Reimler, Austen MichaelREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended; No Proof Of Insurance; Unlawful acts: vehicle registration violation<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758027426934.jpeg" alt="Riffel, Nathaniel Karl " />
 <figcaption>Riffel, Nathaniel Karl </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Riffel, Nathaniel KarlREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Failure to appear; Outside warrant/NCIC hit (2 requested charges)&nbsp;*No image available for&nbsp;Rose, Justin Michael*NAME: Rose, Justin MichaelREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Crim damage to prop;without consent &gt;$25K; Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting

Saline County Jail Bookings, September 16

GEARY COUNTY— Two people were injured in an accident just before 7p.m. Monday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Ram 2500 driven by Sean Anthony&nbsp;Cole, 18, Chapman, was southbound on U.S. 77 at Kansas 57 with a green traffic light.&nbsp; A 2016 Toyota Tacoma driven by Christian Alonso Hernandez, 28, McKinney, texas was westbound on U.S. 57 with a red traffic light. The vehicles collided in the intersection.

EMS transported both drivers to Stormont Vail. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

GEARY COUNTY— Two people were injured in an accident just before 7p.m. Monday in Geary County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Ram 2500 driven by Sean Anthony&nbsp;Cole, 18, Chapman, was southbound on U.S. 77 at Kansas 57 with a green traffic light.&nbsp; A 2016 Toyota Tacoma driven by Christian Alonso Hernandez, 28, McKinney, texas was westbound on U.S. 57 with a red traffic light. The vehicles collided in the intersection.EMS transported both drivers to Stormont Vail. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Kansas teen hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash

SALINE COUNTY —A well known Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper used social media to announce his retirement Monday evening.

KHP Trooper Ben Gardner wrote he was deeply fatigued after 26-years with the Patrol.&nbsp; The news comes after the Patrol earlier this month was forced to issue a statement involving&nbsp;confusion over a personal social media post by Gardner. The KHP wrote, "The KHP is aware of a social media post by an employee who appears to be either soliciting or accepting donations in furtherance of personal travel."

On his private social media page September 1, <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/55d07e51-697f-4176-9206-a43710f4937a">Gardner wrote that he was</a> driving his Jeep back and forth to Michigan and using a lot of gas. He wrote, "folks had already reached out, so he shared ways that others could help."

Not everyone believed the post was actually from beloved Trooper Ben.

The Kansas Highway Patrol responded, "Because the employee's private posts are often difficult to distinguish from their professional posts, the messages can be confusing and are neither approved by nor associated with KHP business."

On Monday night, Gardner wrote about his retirement.

"Of all the posts I’ve ever made, this one may be the most important. A significant shift from what life has been…"

"This evening, I sat at my laptop and typed the words that made it real. I sent the email. My official notice of retirement.For years, I’ve struggled with this decision. Do I hold on longer, or do I take the step forward?

"So many of us wait.Wait until 5 PM.Wait for Friday.Wait for summer.Wait for adulthood. Wait for happiness.Always waiting for the right moment. But in the waiting, we miss living in the now."

"After over 26 years of service, I am fatigued. Deeply fatigued…That fatigue does not come from the people of Kansas or the countless lives I’ve had the honor of serving."

"Being a servant has been one of the greatest joys of my life.The strain has come from within. From the inner spaces I’ve devoted myself to. Spaces I have deeply loved, but also where I have faced some of my greatest challenges.Through my entire career, I’ve always tried to make decisions that were about purpose, not paycheck. I never sought promotion. I rarely looked for overtime."

"The choices I made were always about moments where I could make a meaningful impact with the people around me. To break the mold a little.To blaze a trail.To show what I believe the service of this position was always meant to be.￼To leave the space I held better than when I received it.I have full faith that I have done just that.It seems that so many individuals in this profession exit long before they ever make it to retirement."

And standing here now, I can understand why. It has been such an honor to serve as I have over these last 26 years. Pride, laughter, fear, embarrassment, and deep sadness have all been part of my journey."

"After traveling to Michigan for my dad’s graveside ceremony, I found some clarity."

"Being there reminded me that the time we have is so, so valuable.This will work out. It might be bumpy for a little bit, but eventually we grow past the tightness, the worry, and the fatigue of trying to fit in."

"It’s my belief, two weeks is what I have left of this career. It’s hard. It’s emotional. But it’s time." 

"The past will always be part of me, but the future is calling. And I’m choosing to live it now.When the time is right, I want to be more transparent. To share more openly about what I have experienced throughout my career, and especially over these last five years leading up to retirement.  In that moment, you will see my heart more clearly than ever before."

"What I haven’t shared over the last five years… I will.To those who have openly supported me, cheered for me, and defended me when I wasn’t around, thank you. You have carried me further than you know."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757986303750.png" alt="-Image from Gardner's social media page Monday night" />
 <figcaption>-Image from Gardner's social media page Monday night</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —A well known Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper used social media to announce his retirement Monday evening.KHP Trooper Ben Gardner wrote he was deeply fatigued after 26-years with the Patrol.&nbsp; The news comes after the Patrol earlier this month was forced to issue a statement involving&nbsp;confusion over a personal social media post by Gardner. The KHP wrote, "The KHP is aware of a social media post by an employee who appears to be either soliciting or accepting donations in furtherance of personal travel."On his private social media page September 1, <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/55d07e51-697f-4176-9206-a43710f4937a">Gardner wrote that he was</a> driving his Jeep back and forth to Michigan and using a lot of gas. He wrote, "folks had already reached out, so he shared ways that others could help."Not everyone believed the post was actually from beloved Trooper Ben.The Kansas Highway Patrol responded, "Because the employee's private posts are often difficult to distinguish from their professional posts, the messages can be confusing and are neither approved by nor associated with KHP business."On Monday night, Gardner wrote about his retirement."Of all the posts I’ve ever made, this one may be the most important. A significant shift from what life has been…""This evening, I sat at my laptop and typed the words that made it real. I sent the email. My official notice of retirement.For years, I’ve struggled with this decision. Do I hold on longer, or do I take the step forward?"So many of us wait.Wait until 5 PM.Wait for Friday.Wait for summer.Wait for adulthood. Wait for happiness.Always waiting for the right moment. But in the waiting, we miss living in the now.""After over 26 years of service, I am fatigued. Deeply fatigued…That fatigue does not come from the people of Kansas or the countless lives I’ve had the honor of serving.""Being a servant has been one of the greatest joys of my life.The strain has come from within. From the inner spaces I’ve devoted myself to. Spaces I have deeply loved, but also where I have faced some of my greatest challenges.Through my entire career, I’ve always tried to make decisions that were about purpose, not paycheck. I never sought promotion. I rarely looked for overtime.""The choices I made were always about moments where I could make a meaningful impact with the people around me. To break the mold a little.To blaze a trail.To show what I believe the service of this position was always meant to be.￼To leave the space I held better than when I received it.I have full faith that I have done just that.It seems that so many individuals in this profession exit long before they ever make it to retirement."And standing here now, I can understand why. It has been such an honor to serve as I have over these last 26 years. Pride, laughter, fear, embarrassment, and deep sadness have all been part of my journey.""After traveling to Michigan for my dad’s graveside ceremony, I found some clarity.""Being there reminded me that the time we have is so, so valuable.This will work out. It might be bumpy for a little bit, but eventually we grow past the tightness, the worry, and the fatigue of trying to fit in.""It’s my belief, two weeks is what I have left of this career. It’s hard. It’s emotional. But it’s time." "The past will always be part of me, but the future is calling. And I’m choosing to live it now.When the time is right, I want to be more transparent. To share more openly about what I have experienced throughout my career, and especially over these last five years leading up to retirement. In that moment, you will see my heart more clearly than ever before.""What I haven’t shared over the last five years… I will.To those who have openly supported me, cheered for me, and defended me when I wasn’t around, thank you. You have carried me further than you know."

Well known State Trooper makes emotional announcement

The Saline County Sheriff's Office has released Salina's Most Wanted list for August 2025.&nbsp;

All photos provided are courtesy of the Saline County Sheriff's Office.&nbsp;All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Brown, Robert Todd

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Poss. Opiate

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Criminal Threat / Agg. Domestic Battery

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Aggravated Battery / Battery on LEO / Interference w/ LEO / Aggravated Intimidation of a witness / Reckless Driving

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony Bond Violation / Poss. Opiate / Poss. Para.

NAME:&nbsp;Dyson, Michael Dewayne Jr.

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony / Poss. Opiate / Interfere w/ LEO / Contribute to Child Misconduct x2 / Poss. Marijuana / Poss. Para.

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Agg. Domestic Batt.

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony / Att Distribution of Methamphetamine / Paraphernalia / Possess Hydrocodone / Possess Marijuana / Use of cell phone in Felony / No drug tax stamp

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony / Forgery / Att. Forgery / Theft / Att. Theft

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Poss. Opiate x2 / Poss. Marijuana / Interfere w/ LEO

NAME:&nbsp;Jones, Darryl Dowan Jr.

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony Bond Violation / Agg. DV / Criminal Threat / DV / Poss. Opiate / DUI / Operate MV w/o DL

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Forgery / Att. Theft of Prop.

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Att. Agg. Burglary

NAME:&nbsp;Martinez, Amanda Nicole

NAME:&nbsp;Murdoch, Johnny Anthony

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony FTA / Criminal Threat / Battery

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Making False Info.

NAME:&nbsp;Stebbins, Christopher Joel

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp; Felony PV / Burglary / Theft / Crim. Damage to Property

The Saline County Sheriff's Office has released Salina's Most Wanted list for August 2025.&nbsp;All photos provided are courtesy of the Saline County Sheriff's Office.&nbsp;All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757956805678.jpeg" alt="Brown, Robert Todd" />
 <figcaption>Brown, Robert Todd</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Brown, Robert ToddREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Poss. Opiate<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757956841767.jpeg" alt="Carter, Alan Michael" />
 <figcaption>Carter, Alan Michael</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Carter, Alan MichaelREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Criminal Threat / Agg. Domestic Battery<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757956859370.jpeg" alt="Crowder, Simon Avery" />
 <figcaption>Crowder, Simon Avery</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Crowder, Simon AveryREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Aggravated Battery / Battery on LEO / Interference w/ LEO / Aggravated Intimidation of a witness / Reckless Driving<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757956879922.jpeg" alt="Dempsey, Ashley DeNay" />
 <figcaption>Dempsey, Ashley DeNay</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Dempsey, Ashley DeNayREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony Bond Violation / Poss. Opiate / Poss. Para.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757956932729.jpeg" alt="Dyson, Michael Dewayne Jr." />
 <figcaption>Dyson, Michael Dewayne Jr.</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Dyson, Michael Dewayne Jr.REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony / Poss. Opiate / Interfere w/ LEO / Contribute to Child Misconduct x2 / Poss. Marijuana / Poss. Para.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757956954331.jpeg" alt="Gosha, Deshawn Eugene" />
 <figcaption>Gosha, Deshawn Eugene</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Gosha, Deshawn EugeneREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Agg. Domestic Batt.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757956974901.jpeg" alt="Heller, Josey Collette" />
 <figcaption>Heller, Josey Collette</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Heller, Josey ColletteREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony / Att Distribution of Methamphetamine / Paraphernalia / Possess Hydrocodone / Possess Marijuana / Use of cell phone in Felony / No drug tax stamp<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757956993353.jpeg" alt="Heskett, Monica Lee" />
 <figcaption>Heskett, Monica Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Heskett, Monica LeeREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony / Forgery / Att. Forgery / Theft / Att. Theft<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757957019873.jpeg" alt="Imlay, Eric Charles" />
 <figcaption>Imlay, Eric Charles</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Imlay, Eric CharlesREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Poss. Opiate x2 / Poss. Marijuana / Interfere w/ LEO<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757957159510.jpeg" alt="Jones, Darryl Dowan Jr." />
 <figcaption>Jones, Darryl Dowan Jr.</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Jones, Darryl Dowan Jr.REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony Bond Violation / Agg. DV / Criminal Threat / DV / Poss. Opiate / DUI / Operate MV w/o DL<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757957187730.jpeg" alt="Kruse, Cheri Jean" />
 <figcaption>Kruse, Cheri Jean</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Kruse, Cheri JeanREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Forgery / Att. Theft of Prop.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757957254921.jpeg" alt="Marfise, Tyson Allen" />
 <figcaption>Marfise, Tyson Allen</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Marfise, Tyson AllenREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Att. Agg. Burglary<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757957313513.jpeg" alt="Martinez, Amanda Nicole" />
 <figcaption>Martinez, Amanda Nicole</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Martinez, Amanda NicoleREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Poss. Opiate<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757957403877.jpeg" alt="Murdoch, Johnny Anthony" />
 <figcaption>Murdoch, Johnny Anthony</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Murdoch, Johnny AnthonyREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony FTA / Criminal Threat / Battery<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757957542560.jpeg" alt="Schmidt, Ricky John" />
 <figcaption>Schmidt, Ricky John</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Schmidt, Ricky JohnREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Felony PV / Making False Info.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757957617260.jpeg" alt="Stebbins, Christopher Joel" />
 <figcaption>Stebbins, Christopher Joel</figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Stebbins, Christopher JoelREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp; Felony PV / Burglary / Theft / Crim. Damage to Property

Saline County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted — September 2025

<a href="https://www.tidalwaveautospa.com/location/salina-ks/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20623614143&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACqY-6ZU_h2N8vpqFVAO9iXIrDbcM&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw8p7GBhCjARIsAEhghZ30auTQKDuDS9_goAC__uHZEqbpGrVX6Ggc5kI6fMAwQFM9ZZVwTHEaAvdGEALw_wcB">Tidal Wave Auto Spa</a> is pleased to announce its 17th annual Charity Day event will be held on Friday, September 19.

As part of the company’s long-standing commitment to giving back, Tidal Wave will donate 100% of wash proceeds made during the one-day philanthropic event to local charities and non-profit organizations.

Tidal Wave Auto Spa (2351 S. 9th St.) is pleased to partner with <a href="https://www.unitedwaysalina.org/">Salina Area United Way</a> (SAUW) for this year’s event. Salina Area United Way’s mission is to strengthen North Central Kansas by uniting people and resources to build resilient, thriving communities. This marks the second year SAUW has been selected as the local charity recipient, and proceeds will directly support programs that strengthen the Salina community.

Salina Area United Way will receive 50% of all single car wash sales made during the September 19th event. The remaining 50% will be donated to the company’s longtime corporate partner, Annandale Village, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing progressive life assistance to adults with developmental disabilities.

This year, Salina Area United Way is making the event even bigger by hosting a "Give Back Block Party" alongside "Tidal Wave Charity Day." The community is invited to enjoy food, music and fun while supporting a great cause.

Throughout the day, the Block Party will feature even more ways to give back and enjoy:

o Panera Bread – 20% of sales donated back to SAUW with flyer or code FUND4U at checkout.

o IHOP – 20% of all sales benefiting SAUW.

o Wanderlust Foodie Truck – Serving smashburgers and drinks, with 10% of sales supporting SAUW.

o Purchase a single wash or make a donation to be entered into a $100 Tidal Wave gift card drawing.

“Being selected for a second year as Tidal Wave’s charity partner is such an honor,” said Christina Small, Executive Director of Salina Area United Way. “This year, we wanted to go even bigger by turning Charity Day into a Give Back Block Party where the whole community can celebrate, have fun, and directly support programs that strengthen Salina.”

The Give Back Block Party will run from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at Tidal Wave Auto Spa.

All proceeds raised will support Salina Area United Way’s mission is to strengthen North Central Kansas by uniting people and resources to build resilient, thriving communities.

Over the event’s 16-year history, Tidal Wave has donated over $2 million to charitable organizations, with $686,353 raised at last year’s event. 2025 is set to be the company’s largest Charity Day event yet, with 295 participating locations across their 30-state footprint.

Tidal Wave Auto Spa is dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities it serves and was honored as a Champion of Charity by Professional Carwashing &amp; Detailing. Beyond its annual Charity Day event, the company also gives back year-round through its fundraising program, which has helped raise over $5 million for local schools, organizations, churches, civic groups, and more.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757954257799.png" alt="Tidal Wave Auto Spa pleased to announce its 17th annual Charity Day event will be held on Friday, September 19. Courtesy of Salina Area United Way" />
 <figcaption>Tidal Wave Auto Spa pleased to announce its 17th annual Charity Day event will be held on Friday, September 19. Courtesy of Salina Area United Way</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina Area United Way&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tidalwaveautospa.com/location/salina-ks/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20623614143&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACqY-6ZU_h2N8vpqFVAO9iXIrDbcM&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw8p7GBhCjARIsAEhghZ30auTQKDuDS9_goAC__uHZEqbpGrVX6Ggc5kI6fMAwQFM9ZZVwTHEaAvdGEALw_wcB">Tidal Wave Auto Spa</a> is pleased to announce its 17th annual Charity Day event will be held on Friday, September 19. As part of the company’s long-standing commitment to giving back, Tidal Wave will donate 100% of wash proceeds made during the one-day philanthropic event to local charities and non-profit organizations.Tidal Wave Auto Spa (2351 S. 9th St.) is pleased to partner with <a href="https://www.unitedwaysalina.org/">Salina Area United Way</a> (SAUW) for this year’s event. Salina Area United Way’s mission is to strengthen North Central Kansas by uniting people and resources to build resilient, thriving communities. This marks the second year SAUW has been selected as the local charity recipient, and proceeds will directly support programs that strengthen the Salina community.Salina Area United Way will receive 50% of all single car wash sales made during the September 19th event. The remaining 50% will be donated to the company’s longtime corporate partner, Annandale Village, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing progressive life assistance to adults with developmental disabilities.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757954111372.png" alt="The "Give Back Block Party" from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at Tidal Wave Auto Spa (2351 S. 9th St.). Courtesy of Salina Area United Way" />
 <figcaption>The "Give Back Block Party" from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at Tidal Wave Auto Spa (2351 S. 9th St.). Courtesy of Salina Area United Way</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Give Back Block Party</h2>This year, Salina Area United Way is making the event even bigger by hosting a "Give Back Block Party" alongside "Tidal Wave Charity Day." The community is invited to enjoy food, music and fun while supporting a great cause.Throughout the day, the Block Party will feature even more ways to give back and enjoy:- Dine Out for Goodo Panera Bread – 20% of sales donated back to SAUW with flyer or code FUND4U at checkout.o IHOP – 20% of all sales benefiting SAUW.o Wanderlust Foodie Truck – Serving smashburgers and drinks, with 10% of sales supporting SAUW.- Win Bigo Purchase a single wash or make a donation to be entered into a $100 Tidal Wave gift card drawing.“Being selected for a second year as Tidal Wave’s charity partner is such an honor,” said Christina Small, Executive Director of Salina Area United Way. “This year, we wanted to go even bigger by turning Charity Day into a Give Back Block Party where the whole community can celebrate, have fun, and directly support programs that strengthen Salina.”The Give Back Block Party will run from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at Tidal Wave Auto Spa.All proceeds raised will support Salina Area United Way’s mission is to strengthen North Central Kansas by uniting people and resources to build resilient, thriving communities.Over the event’s 16-year history, Tidal Wave has donated over $2 million to charitable organizations, with $686,353 raised at last year’s event. 2025 is set to be the company’s largest Charity Day event yet, with 295 participating locations across their 30-state footprint.Tidal Wave Auto Spa is dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities it serves and was honored as a Champion of Charity by Professional Carwashing &amp; Detailing. Beyond its annual Charity Day event, the company also gives back year-round through its fundraising program, which has helped raise over $5 million for local schools, organizations, churches, civic groups, and more.

Salina Area United Way receiving proceeds from local philanthropic event, along with hosting give back party

Becky Orlin from Salina, was arrested at the Dirksen Senate Building on September 10, and held overnight. A group of fourteen activists, from across the country, including nine Kansans, were arrested by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department protesting the impending loss of assistance for housing across the country. 

The group disrupted lunch in the busy Dirksen Cafeteria, setting tents in the lunchroom and chanting “housing is a human right.” Thirteen of the group were arrested and released in hours, Becky was held overnight on additional charges of AOP Resisting Arrest. 

Arraigned the next day she was released to an enthusiastic cheer from the crowd for her action.

“I am from the heartland of America, the middle of America, the line in Kansas and I want the world to know that there is a spark in the middle – even - of the United States,” Norlin said. “I am in love with the people in my country and my community, and the people that I work with every day. This was a no-brainer for me.”

The Free State Advocates travelled to Washington D.C. for an act of civil disobedience protesting proposed cuts to the Housing and Urban Renewal in the recently proposed appropriations bills. The Free State Advocates are a coalition of ten state-wide political organizations: ORGS. 

Represented by fourteen Kansans from across the state, nine members provided jail and court support for Hermosillo while the rest headed back to Capitol Hill to continue their advocacy. 

With a meeting scheduled with the office of Senator Jerry Moran, and after being met with silence after weeks of outreach to their remaining federal delegation, they were determined to bring the voices of their neighbors to their elected leaders.

The Free State Advocates travelled from House offices to Senate offices, popping in to ask to talk with their leadership or aides. In Congresswoman Sharice Davids’s office, they were allowed a comfortable impromptu meeting with Senior staff who heard feedback on the needs to protect immigrants, the poor, and the queer community. 

In Ron Estes’s offices aides met the group with a sense of reservation, asking them to state their issues and were quickly asked to depart. For their meeting with Senator Moran’s staff, they were brought to an internal conference room where they sat around the table discussing concerns about National Guard deployments to Wichita – where the crime rate is four times worse than in D.C. – about education, and about preservation of the federal safety net.

“I’m the only trans member of the group, I need to push my voice just as much as I’m helping to push everyone else's," says Jesseka Greene, from Abilene, who travelled with the group to advocate for special education funding. “There is no difference between my civil rights and your civil rights. Some people feel uncomfortable with me, but that’s their deal and has nothing to do with me. In Moran’s office, I felt heard. I felt the emotional response I got when I got into the details of my experience as a trans woman looking for a job, after a lifetime of struggling through school needing more support.”

On Friday, September 12 the final day of advocacy for the coalition of organizers and activists, they spent the day on Capitol Hill. In Kansas, at meetings and protests across the state they gathered hundreds of yellow notecards with handwritten notes asking the federal government to meet the needs of the average Kansas. 

They lined the steps to the United States Capitol with the voices of their community, constructing a yellow brick road in hopes that their members of Congress will be able to follow the will of the people home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757952980714.jpeg" alt="Letters from Kansas constituents delivered to Kansas Senators, Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran, "fed up with not being heard." Courtesy of Kansas Impact Coalition" />
 <figcaption>Letters from Kansas constituents delivered to Kansas Senators, Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran, "fed up with not being heard." Courtesy of Kansas Impact Coalition</figcaption>
 </figure>Free State AdvocatesBecky Orlin from Salina, was arrested at the Dirksen Senate Building on September 10, and held overnight. A group of fourteen activists, from across the country, including nine Kansans, were arrested by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department protesting the impending loss of assistance for housing across the country. The group disrupted lunch in the busy Dirksen Cafeteria, setting tents in the lunchroom and chanting “housing is a human right.” Thirteen of the group were arrested and released in hours, Becky was held overnight on additional charges of AOP Resisting Arrest. Arraigned the next day she was released to an enthusiastic cheer from the crowd for her action.“I am from the heartland of America, the middle of America, the line in Kansas and I want the world to know that there is a spark in the middle – even - of the United States,” Norlin said. “I am in love with the people in my country and my community, and the people that I work with every day. This was a no-brainer for me.”The Free State Advocates travelled to Washington D.C. for an act of civil disobedience protesting proposed cuts to the Housing and Urban Renewal in the recently proposed appropriations bills. The Free State Advocates are a coalition of ten state-wide political organizations: ORGS. Represented by fourteen Kansans from across the state, nine members provided jail and court support for Hermosillo while the rest headed back to Capitol Hill to continue their advocacy. With a meeting scheduled with the office of Senator Jerry Moran, and after being met with silence after weeks of outreach to their remaining federal delegation, they were determined to bring the voices of their neighbors to their elected leaders.The Free State Advocates travelled from House offices to Senate offices, popping in to ask to talk with their leadership or aides. In Congresswoman Sharice Davids’s office, they were allowed a comfortable impromptu meeting with Senior staff who heard feedback on the needs to protect immigrants, the poor, and the queer community. In Ron Estes’s offices aides met the group with a sense of reservation, asking them to state their issues and were quickly asked to depart. For their meeting with Senator Moran’s staff, they were brought to an internal conference room where they sat around the table discussing concerns about National Guard deployments to Wichita – where the crime rate is four times worse than in D.C. – about education, and about preservation of the federal safety net.“I’m the only trans member of the group, I need to push my voice just as much as I’m helping to push everyone else's," says Jesseka Greene, from Abilene, who travelled with the group to advocate for special education funding. “There is no difference between my civil rights and your civil rights. Some people feel uncomfortable with me, but that’s their deal and has nothing to do with me. In Moran’s office, I felt heard. I felt the emotional response I got when I got into the details of my experience as a trans woman looking for a job, after a lifetime of struggling through school needing more support.”On Friday, September 12 the final day of advocacy for the coalition of organizers and activists, they spent the day on Capitol Hill. In Kansas, at meetings and protests across the state they gathered hundreds of yellow notecards with handwritten notes asking the federal government to meet the needs of the average Kansas. They lined the steps to the United States Capitol with the voices of their community, constructing a yellow brick road in hopes that their members of Congress will be able to follow the will of the people home.

Local arrested and released by law enforcement after protesting in D.C.

Bar burglary leads to ongoing investigation for a suspect(s), who stole an undisclosed amount of money from an arcade game.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Sunday, September 14, SPD received a call from an employee at "The Hideaway" on&nbsp;540 Willis Ave. The call was made at around 8:30 am, about an unknown suspect(s) who broke into the bar and stole money from an arcade game called "Dragon's Ascent."

Reportedly, the suspect(s) gained entry by breaking a window at around 6:00 am.&nbsp;The amount of money taken from the game is unknown. 

Estimated damage to the bar and arcade game was $8,000.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592845113438.jpeg" alt="Salina Police Department" />
 <figcaption>Salina Police Department</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina PostBar burglary leads to ongoing investigation for a suspect(s), who stole an undisclosed amount of money from an arcade game.According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Sunday, September 14, SPD received a call from an employee at "The Hideaway" on&nbsp;540 Willis Ave. The call was made at around 8:30 am, about an unknown suspect(s) who broke into the bar and stole money from an arcade game called "Dragon's Ascent."Reportedly, the suspect(s) gained entry by breaking a window at around 6:00 am.&nbsp;The amount of money taken from the game is unknown. Estimated damage to the bar and arcade game was $8,000.

Bar burglary in South Salina leads to ongoing investigation

Teenager arrested after assaulting and trying to kidnap a woman from a home in South Salina.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Sunday, September 14 at around 3:00 am, a report was made about an 18-year old male suspect who attempted to break into a home in the 1400 block of Teakwood. Reportedly, a 17-year old woman who lives at the residence heard banging on the front door. When she walked to the door to see who it was, she recognized the suspect. SPD stated the suspect and the woman are acquaintances.

Moreover, the suspect wanted the woman to leave the house with him, but she refused. SPD stated the woman 'slightly cracked the door open' and the suspect pushed his way inside the house. He then grabbed a dog at the residence and put the dog in his truck, along with dragging the woman out of the house throwing her onto the front porch. Allegedly, the suspect hit the woman as well.

Afterwards, the suspect forcibly put the woman inside his truck, but she was able to get away and ran back inside the house. The victim's family members then awoke from their sleep and realized what had happened. When the&nbsp;victim's family members called 9-1-1, the suspect left the area.

Later that same morning, officers found and arrested the suspect in the 900 block of Maple. Arrested was, Moses Breadon and he is currently facing requested charges of:&nbsp;

Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Burglary, Criminal Threat, Domestic Battery and Robbery.

The victim suffered injuries with marks on her arms, along with a bloody nose. She was medically treated.

SPD stated the report is not completely done and could not confirm whether Breadon drove away with the dog.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757894834871.jpeg" alt="Breadon, Moses Phillip " />
 <figcaption>Breadon, Moses Phillip </figcaption>
 </figure>Salina PostTeenager arrested after assaulting and trying to kidnap a woman from a home in South Salina.According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Sunday, September 14 at around 3:00 am, a report was made about an 18-year old male suspect who attempted to break into a home in the 1400 block of Teakwood. Reportedly, a 17-year old woman who lives at the residence heard banging on the front door. When she walked to the door to see who it was, she recognized the suspect. SPD stated the suspect and the woman are acquaintances.Moreover, the suspect wanted the woman to leave the house with him, but she refused. SPD stated the woman 'slightly cracked the door open' and the suspect pushed his way inside the house. He then grabbed a dog at the residence and put the dog in his truck, along with dragging the woman out of the house throwing her onto the front porch. Allegedly, the suspect hit the woman as well.Afterwards, the suspect forcibly put the woman inside his truck, but she was able to get away and ran back inside the house. The victim's family members then awoke from their sleep and realized what had happened. When the&nbsp;victim's family members called 9-1-1, the suspect left the area.Later that same morning, officers found and arrested the suspect in the 900 block of Maple. Arrested was, Moses Breadon and he is currently facing requested charges of:&nbsp;Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Burglary, Criminal Threat, Domestic Battery and Robbery.The victim suffered injuries with marks on her arms, along with a bloody nose. She was medically treated.SPD stated the report is not completely done and could not confirm whether Breadon drove away with the dog.

Teenager arrested after attempting to kidnap a woman from a home 

Nearly 50 years after it was built, Kansas State University's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksvhc.org/">Veterinary Health Center</a>&nbsp;has renovated and enlarged its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksvhc.org/services/specialty-services/surgery/">small animal surgery</a>&nbsp;center. The construction efforts occurred with relatively swift surgical precision thanks to a concerted team effort. The results will increase the surgical capabilities at K-State while enhancing its educational mission.

Elizabeth Davis, interim dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony where she acknowledged all those who participated in the renovation.

"We've had the dream to upgrade our small animal surgery center for a long time, and it took a dream team to make this happen," Davis said. "It began with a design drawn up by Dr. Walter Renberg, the section head for small animal surgery, and turned into actual blueprints by Hadley Stolte, the lead architect and K-State alumnus, at Clark and Enerson. BHS Construction turned it into a reality at lightning speed."

Renberg said the renovation of the surgical suites is a huge step forward for the hospital. The construction took the center from three small operating rooms to five large ones, with centralized induction and recovery rooms that will increase efficiency.

During construction, the small animal surgical services had to be temporarily rehoused in Mosier Hall. Davis said the flexibility of the college's faculty and staff during the period of nine months — from Nov. 25, 2024-Aug. 29, 2025 — allowed the Veterinary Health Center to provide uninterrupted service to clients.

"We anticipate the care for patients will be better, and we should be able to accommodate more, and different, cases," Renberg said. "Ophthalmologic surgery suite improvements and the nurses' workspace changes will benefit our mission tremendously."

More information about&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksvhc.org/services/specialty-services/surgery/">the small animal surgery service</a>, including a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksvhc.org/services/specialty-services/surgery/SAS-expansion-2025.html">photo gallery of the renovated space</a>, is available at the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksvhc.org/services/specialty-services/surgery/">Veterinary Health Center website</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757944955206.jpeg" alt="IPs with the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine and BHS Construction cut the ribbon for the newly expanded small animal surgery center. From left: James Roush, Elizabeth Davis, both from K-State; A.J. Devlin, BHS; Walter Renberg, Nathaniel Kapaldo, David Rankin, all from K-State; and Tyler Havens, BHS. Courtesy of KSU" />
 <figcaption>IPs with the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine and BHS Construction cut the ribbon for the newly expanded small animal surgery center. From left: James Roush, Elizabeth Davis, both from K-State; A.J. Devlin, BHS; Walter Renberg, Nathaniel Kapaldo, David Rankin, all from K-State; and Tyler Havens, BHS. Courtesy of KSU</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas State UniversityNearly 50 years after it was built, Kansas State University's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksvhc.org/">Veterinary Health Center</a>&nbsp;has renovated and enlarged its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksvhc.org/services/specialty-services/surgery/">small animal surgery</a>&nbsp;center. The construction efforts occurred with relatively swift surgical precision thanks to a concerted team effort. The results will increase the surgical capabilities at K-State while enhancing its educational mission.Elizabeth Davis, interim dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony where she acknowledged all those who participated in the renovation."We've had the dream to upgrade our small animal surgery center for a long time, and it took a dream team to make this happen," Davis said. "It began with a design drawn up by Dr. Walter Renberg, the section head for small animal surgery, and turned into actual blueprints by Hadley Stolte, the lead architect and K-State alumnus, at Clark and Enerson. BHS Construction turned it into a reality at lightning speed."Renberg said the renovation of the surgical suites is a huge step forward for the hospital. The construction took the center from three small operating rooms to five large ones, with centralized induction and recovery rooms that will increase efficiency.During construction, the small animal surgical services had to be temporarily rehoused in Mosier Hall. Davis said the flexibility of the college's faculty and staff during the period of nine months — from Nov. 25, 2024-Aug. 29, 2025 — allowed the Veterinary Health Center to provide uninterrupted service to clients."We anticipate the care for patients will be better, and we should be able to accommodate more, and different, cases," Renberg said. "Ophthalmologic surgery suite improvements and the nurses' workspace changes will benefit our mission tremendously."More information about&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksvhc.org/services/specialty-services/surgery/">the small animal surgery service</a>, including a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksvhc.org/services/specialty-services/surgery/SAS-expansion-2025.html">photo gallery of the renovated space</a>, is available at the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ksvhc.org/services/specialty-services/surgery/">Veterinary Health Center website</a>.

K-State Veterinary Health Center launches expanded, renovated small animal surgery center

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/obituaries">HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the most recent obituaries and service times from our funeral home partners.

Salina Post obituary policy (subject to change)

Salina Post understands the importance of honoring the deceased and welcomes all submissions of obituaries with a full summary of their life, survivors, services, website of the funeral home and a photo.

Salina Post accepts all obituaries&nbsp;free of charge&nbsp;and you can email all obituaries:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@salinapost.com">admin@salinapost.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com">nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;and will be posted on the website within 24 business hours.

If you have an issue outside of business hours, if your obituary has not been published within 24 business hours, or if have any questions, please email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@salinapost.com">admin@salinapost.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com">nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com</a>

You can also contact:&nbsp;(785) 656-9856&nbsp;during business hours.

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 </figure>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/obituaries">HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the most recent obituaries and service times from our funeral home partners.<h2>Salina Post obituary policy (subject to change)</h2>Salina Post understands the importance of honoring the deceased and welcomes all submissions of obituaries with a full summary of their life, survivors, services, website of the funeral home and a photo.Salina Post accepts all obituaries&nbsp;free of charge&nbsp;and you can email all obituaries:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@salinapost.com">admin@salinapost.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com">nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;and will be posted on the website within 24 business hours.If you have an issue outside of business hours, if your obituary has not been published within 24 business hours, or if have any questions, please email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@salinapost.com">admin@salinapost.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com">nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com</a>You can also contact:&nbsp;(785) 656-9856&nbsp;during business hours.

Recent obituaries and service times

<a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>

Monitor local weather updates frequently in multiple ways by listening to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/nwr/">NOAA Weather Radio</a>, checking local news and emergency notifications. You can also stay informed by following Saline County and the National Weather Service on social media.

For the latest forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>. To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757944506381.png" alt="Three day weather forecast Salina, September 15 - September 17. Courtesy of US National Weather Service" />
 <figcaption>Three day weather forecast Salina, September 15 - September 17. Courtesy of US National Weather Service</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>Monitor local weather updates frequently in multiple ways by listening to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/nwr/">NOAA Weather Radio</a>, checking local news and emergency notifications. You can also stay informed by following Saline County and the National Weather Service on social media.For the latest forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>. To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 15 - September 17

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Probation Violation; Contempt of Court; Direct; Failure to appear; Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant; Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant; Failure to appear; Theft of prop/serv;Firearm &lt;$25,000; Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

NAME:&nbsp;Fernandez, Victoria Renee

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Failure to appear

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Violate offender reg. act; 1st conv; person

NAME:&nbsp;Johnson-Harris, Jasmin DaShawn

NAME:&nbsp;Klein, Christian Anthony

NAME:&nbsp;Messer, Samantha Rachelle

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Interference with LEO; knowingly flee by means other than motor vehicle for misdemeanor case; Viol protection order; Pre-trial order

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757943977390.jpeg" alt="Carpenter, Sara Mae " />
 <figcaption>Carpenter, Sara Mae </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Carpenter, Sara MaeREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Probation Violation; Contempt of Court; Direct; Failure to appear; Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant; Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant; Failure to appear; Theft of prop/serv;Firearm &lt;$25,000; Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757944040303.jpeg" alt="Fernandez, Victoria Renee " />
 <figcaption>Fernandez, Victoria Renee </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Fernandez, Victoria ReneeREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Failure to appear<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757944086245.jpeg" alt="Harris, Robert Keith " />
 <figcaption>Harris, Robert Keith </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Harris, Robert KeithREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Violate offender reg. act; 1st conv; person<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757944140872.jpeg" alt="Johnson-Harris, Jasmin DaShawn " />
 <figcaption>Johnson-Harris, Jasmin DaShawn </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Johnson-Harris, Jasmin DaShawnREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving While Suspended; Driving while habitual violator<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757944192881.jpeg" alt="Klein, Christian Anthony " />
 <figcaption>Klein, Christian Anthony </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Klein, Christian AnthonyREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757944278600.jpeg" alt="Messer, Samantha Rachelle " />
 <figcaption>Messer, Samantha Rachelle </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Messer, Samantha RachelleREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757944338847.jpeg" alt="Redding, Buddy Aron " />
 <figcaption>Redding, Buddy Aron </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Redding, Buddy AronREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Interference with LEO; knowingly flee by means other than motor vehicle for misdemeanor case; Viol protection order; Pre-trial order

Saline County Jail Bookings, September 15

NAME:&nbsp;Behling, Zachariah Martin

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Failure to appear; Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Aggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime; Aggravated kidnapping; Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm; Robbery

NAME:&nbsp;Burciaga Aguirre, Eduardo

REQUESTED CHARGES: Outside warrant/NCIC hit; Defective tail lamps; Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity; Operate a MV w/o a valid license

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor; Driving While Suspended; Improper driving on laned roadway; No Proof Of Insurance; Speeding; maximum limits

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757894779910.jpeg" alt="Behling, Zachariah Martin " />
 <figcaption>Behling, Zachariah Martin </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Behling, Zachariah MartinREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Failure to appear; Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757894834871.jpeg" alt="Breadon, Moses Phillip " />
 <figcaption>Breadon, Moses Phillip </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Breadon, Moses PhillipREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Aggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, domestic violence, or sexually motivated crime; Aggravated kidnapping; Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm; Robbery<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757894888598.jpeg" alt="Burciaga Aguirre, Eduardo " />
 <figcaption>Burciaga Aguirre, Eduardo </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Burciaga Aguirre, EduardoREQUESTED CHARGES: Outside warrant/NCIC hit; Defective tail lamps; Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity; Operate a MV w/o a valid license<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757894951110.jpeg" alt="Hastings, Wade Michael " />
 <figcaption>Hastings, Wade Michael </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hastings, Wade MichaelREQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Criminal threat; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757895020258.jpeg" alt="Jackson, Kevin Benton " />
 <figcaption>Jackson, Kevin Benton </figcaption>
 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Jackson, Kevin BentonREQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor; Driving While Suspended; Improper driving on laned roadway; No Proof Of Insurance; Speeding; maximum limits

Saline County Jail Bookings, September 14

Central Kansas Mental Health Center

Central Kansas Mental Health Center (CKMHC) marks two years of the Co-Responder Program during National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week, September 14–20, 2025. 

This week honors the essential work of co-responders and crisis responders in Salina, who provide immediate support to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis while strengthening the community’s overall safety and wellbeing.&nbsp;

Mental health and substance use challenges can lead to homelessness, incarceration, and emergency room visits, which are more intrusive and costly for communities than earlier interventions and connections to behavioral health services. National data show that one in four people with a mental illness have been arrested, and individuals with serious mental illness are significantly more likely to experience law enforcement encounters that escalate or involve the use of force. These realities highlight the urgent need for compassionate intervention and stronger connections to care.&nbsp;

To address this need, Central Kansas Mental Health Center, the Salina Police Department, Saline County Sheriff’s Office, and Saline Fire Department launched the Co-Responder Program in September 2023, supported in part by American Rescue Plan Act funding through Saline County. This partnership places behavioral health professionals alongside law enforcement officers, ensuring that people in crisis receive immediate support, compassionate care, and connection to longer-term services.&nbsp;

“The Co-Responders have supported individuals with a wide range of needs, not just mental health. People have received help with VA assistance, shelter, food, and clothing,” shared Officer Chris Venables of the Salina Police Department. “I have seen them spend countless hours assisting people. Without their efforts and compassion, many would fall through the cracks and never get the help they need. They also help law enforcement officers and EMS personnel find solutions that, in the past, might have only resulted in jail or a hospital visit.”&nbsp;

In just two years, the program has impacted over 1000 individuals, expanded with the addition of a second co-responder in 2024, and has played a vital role in training first responders. The co-responder team helps lead Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trainings, which equip officers with de-escalation skills and practical knowledge about mental health. These efforts reduce the need for force and increase the likelihood that individuals in crisis are referred to appropriate care rather than entering the criminal justice system.&nbsp;

Undersheriff Brent Melander of the Saline County Sheriff’s Office emphasized the program’s impact: “The CKMHC Co-Responder program has been invaluable in assisting deputies during mental health crises and ensuring follow-up with families. Co-Responders often meet with family members after an incident to provide guidance on next steps, answer difficult questions, and connect them with resources. Their partnership helps law enforcement support individuals and families in ways we could not do alone.”&nbsp;

In recognition of National Co-responder and Crisis Responder Week, CKMHC extends gratitude to all crisis responders in our community—including co-responders, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and crisis line staff—whose service makes a lasting difference for individuals and families across Salina.

If someone is experiencing a behavioral health crisis that poses an immediate risk to safety, call 911. Community members can inform dispatch that the situation may involve a mental health concern and request a CIT-trained officer or co-responder to respond. For ongoing support or non-emergency behavioral health needs, individuals may also contact CKMHC directly at (785) 823-6322 or the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline.

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 </figure>Central Kansas Mental Health CenterCentral Kansas Mental Health Center (CKMHC) marks two years of the Co-Responder Program during National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week, September 14–20, 2025. This week honors the essential work of co-responders and crisis responders in Salina, who provide immediate support to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis while strengthening the community’s overall safety and wellbeing.&nbsp;Mental health and substance use challenges can lead to homelessness, incarceration, and emergency room visits, which are more intrusive and costly for communities than earlier interventions and connections to behavioral health services. National data show that one in four people with a mental illness have been arrested, and individuals with serious mental illness are significantly more likely to experience law enforcement encounters that escalate or involve the use of force. These realities highlight the urgent need for compassionate intervention and stronger connections to care.&nbsp;To address this need, Central Kansas Mental Health Center, the Salina Police Department, Saline County Sheriff’s Office, and Saline Fire Department launched the Co-Responder Program in September 2023, supported in part by American Rescue Plan Act funding through Saline County. This partnership places behavioral health professionals alongside law enforcement officers, ensuring that people in crisis receive immediate support, compassionate care, and connection to longer-term services.&nbsp;“The Co-Responders have supported individuals with a wide range of needs, not just mental health. People have received help with VA assistance, shelter, food, and clothing,” shared Officer Chris Venables of the Salina Police Department. “I have seen them spend countless hours assisting people. Without their efforts and compassion, many would fall through the cracks and never get the help they need. They also help law enforcement officers and EMS personnel find solutions that, in the past, might have only resulted in jail or a hospital visit.”&nbsp;In just two years, the program has impacted over 1000 individuals, expanded with the addition of a second co-responder in 2024, and has played a vital role in training first responders. The co-responder team helps lead Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trainings, which equip officers with de-escalation skills and practical knowledge about mental health. These efforts reduce the need for force and increase the likelihood that individuals in crisis are referred to appropriate care rather than entering the criminal justice system.&nbsp;Undersheriff Brent Melander of the Saline County Sheriff’s Office emphasized the program’s impact: “The CKMHC Co-Responder program has been invaluable in assisting deputies during mental health crises and ensuring follow-up with families. Co-Responders often meet with family members after an incident to provide guidance on next steps, answer difficult questions, and connect them with resources. Their partnership helps law enforcement support individuals and families in ways we could not do alone.”&nbsp;In recognition of National Co-responder and Crisis Responder Week, CKMHC extends gratitude to all crisis responders in our community—including co-responders, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and crisis line staff—whose service makes a lasting difference for individuals and families across Salina.<h2>Accessing Crisis Support:&nbsp;</h2>If someone is experiencing a behavioral health crisis that poses an immediate risk to safety, call 911. Community members can inform dispatch that the situation may involve a mental health concern and request a CIT-trained officer or co-responder to respond. For ongoing support or non-emergency behavioral health needs, individuals may also contact CKMHC directly at (785) 823-6322 or the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline.

CKMHC recognizes Co-responder and crisis responder week

ABILENE - The Memorial Health System (MHS) Volunteer Corps has once again been recognized with the Gold Award of Excellence from the Hospital Auxiliaries of Kansas – marking their 31st consecutive year receiving this distinguished honor.&nbsp;

To qualify for the award, volunteer groups must meet 15 requirements each year. The MHS Volunteer Corps fulfilled these by engaging in a variety of impactful activities, including:&nbsp;

· Hosting fundraisers such as the Purse-A-Palooza Silent Auction, Scrub Hub,&nbsp;

SUNdae FUNdraiser, and the popular Collective Goods lobby sale&nbsp;

· Supporting health career scholarships&nbsp;

· Promoting National Volunteer Week&nbsp;

Jenny Stuck, MHS Volunteer Services Manager, commended the Corps for their achievement.&nbsp;

“We have the most amazing volunteers!” Stuck said. “Meeting the Gold Award requirements every year shows the level of commitment our volunteers have to Memorial Health System and our community, which is truly remarkable. Each and every volunteer plays a role in the success and strength of the Volunteer Corps.”&nbsp;

For more information on becoming a volunteer at Memorial Hospital, please contact Jenny Stuck, MHS Volunteer Services Manager, at 785-263-6692.

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 </figure>Memorial Health SystemABILENE - The Memorial Health System (MHS) Volunteer Corps has once again been recognized with the Gold Award of Excellence from the Hospital Auxiliaries of Kansas – marking their 31st consecutive year receiving this distinguished honor.&nbsp;To qualify for the award, volunteer groups must meet 15 requirements each year. The MHS Volunteer Corps fulfilled these by engaging in a variety of impactful activities, including:&nbsp;· Hosting fundraisers such as the Purse-A-Palooza Silent Auction, Scrub Hub,&nbsp;SUNdae FUNdraiser, and the popular Collective Goods lobby sale&nbsp;· Supporting health career scholarships&nbsp;· Recruiting new members&nbsp;· Promoting National Volunteer Week&nbsp;Jenny Stuck, MHS Volunteer Services Manager, commended the Corps for their achievement.&nbsp;“We have the most amazing volunteers!” Stuck said. “Meeting the Gold Award requirements every year shows the level of commitment our volunteers have to Memorial Health System and our community, which is truly remarkable. Each and every volunteer plays a role in the success and strength of the Volunteer Corps.”&nbsp;For more information on becoming a volunteer at Memorial Hospital, please contact Jenny Stuck, MHS Volunteer Services Manager, at 785-263-6692.

Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps receives 31st Gold Award of Excellence

Artists from across the region are headed to Arkansas City, Kansas for a Cowboy Poetry weekend event this October.

For the second year in a row, cowboy poets from Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas will come together to celebrate cowboy culture. This free event will run from October 11-12 at Rivers Eagle Bar &amp; Grill (31332 61st Lane South, Arkansas City, KS).

A self proclaimed "cowgirl poet and crazy goat lady," Mary Powell is one of the performers at this year's event. Previously the 2023 Humorous Division cowboy poet for the state of Kansas, Powell lives in the world of cowboy poetry.

"Cowboy poetry is poetry that rhymes. It breaks the rules of English grammar. It is all focused on the cowboy way of life: agriculture, patriotism, God, gun and country type stuff," Powell explained. "We share our beliefs and our way of life through our poetry and stories."

Powell went on to say, "If there is anybody out there who fancies themselves a cowboy poet who has a poem about the cowboy way of life that rhymes, we are more than happy to have you come along."

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 </figure>By: JACOB BROWNSalina PostArtists from across the region are headed to Arkansas City, Kansas for a Cowboy Poetry weekend event this October.For the second year in a row, cowboy poets from Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas will come together to celebrate cowboy culture. This free event will run from October 11-12 at Rivers Eagle Bar &amp; Grill (31332 61st Lane South, Arkansas City, KS).A self proclaimed "cowgirl poet and crazy goat lady," Mary Powell is one of the performers at this year's event. Previously the 2023 Humorous Division cowboy poet for the state of Kansas, Powell lives in the world of cowboy poetry."Cowboy poetry is poetry that rhymes. It breaks the rules of English grammar. It is all focused on the cowboy way of life: agriculture, patriotism, God, gun and country type stuff," Powell explained. "We share our beliefs and our way of life through our poetry and stories."Powell went on to say, "If there is anybody out there who fancies themselves a cowboy poet who has a poem about the cowboy way of life that rhymes, we are more than happy to have you come along."

Arkansas City holds cowboy poetry event

The Friends of the River Foundation is excited to announce the annual "Fall Fix-Up 2025," set for Saturday, October 4th, from 8:00 am to noon.

This cherished community event brings Salina residents together to improve and beautify key areas of our city through hands-on volunteer projects.

Volunteers of all ages are invited to take part in activities at multiple locations around Salina. Tools and snacks will be provided. 

Participants are encouraged to dress in clothes suitable for outdoor work and projects that may get messy. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ashby House (143 S. 8th St.) – Campus clean-up, sheetrock hanging, painting, yard work, apartment prep, and storm window installation.

City of Salina – Storm Drain Project (336 S. Santa Fe Ave., The Temple parking lot) – Install medallions to raise awareness about trash in waterways.

CHDO (748 Duvall Ave.) – Repair and paint sheds, stain/paint porches and decks, and trim or remove overgrown trees, vines, and shrubs.

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 </figure>Friends of the River FoundationThe Friends of the River Foundation is excited to announce the annual "Fall Fix-Up 2025," set for Saturday, October 4th, from 8:00 am to noon. This cherished community event brings Salina residents together to improve and beautify key areas of our city through hands-on volunteer projects.Volunteers of all ages are invited to take part in activities at multiple locations around Salina. Tools and snacks will be provided. Participants are encouraged to dress in clothes suitable for outdoor work and projects that may get messy. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.<h2>Locations and Activities:</h2>Ashby House (143 S. 8th St.) – Campus clean-up, sheetrock hanging, painting, yard work, apartment prep, and storm window installation.City of Salina – Storm Drain Project (336 S. Santa Fe Ave., The Temple parking lot) – Install medallions to raise awareness about trash in waterways.CHDO (748 Duvall Ave.) – Repair and paint sheds, stain/paint porches and decks, and trim or remove overgrown trees, vines, and shrubs.Friends of the River – Smoky Hill River (YMCA parking lot, park at Kenwood Cove) – Remove invasive plants and clean up trash along the river.North Town District Mounted Patrol &amp; Rescue Squad (1020 W. North St.) – Trim shrubs, pull weeds, and clean landscaping.5 Corners (N. 9th &amp; Broadway/Pacific intersection) – Trim shrubs and clean landscaping.Little Library Storage – Waddle’s Heating &amp; Cooling (346 N. 9th St.) – Organize and box books by category.Salina Downtown (Strand Plaza, 118 S. Santa Fe – parking in back) – Refresh planter pots, add mulch, tie ribbons on grasses, and sweep/clean benches and planters along Santa Fe.Salina Food Bank (255 S. Chicago) – Garden clean-up, landscaping, weeding, shelf cleaning, and a Christmas project.Salina Rescue Mission (1716 Summers Rd.) – Clean garden beds, refresh prayer garden, weatherproof wooden posts, assist with painting, and move supplies between floors.The Temple (336 S. Santa Fe, north red door) – Cleaning and painting.City of Salina – Free Landfill Day (4292 S. Burma Rd.) – Free disposal from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (loads must be covered or secured).The Friends of the River Foundation encourages all community members to join in this meaningful day of service. Fall Fix-Up is a great way to meet neighbors, give back, and take pride in keeping Salina a beautiful place to live. Sign-up to volunteer at For more information, please contact Jane at janea@smokyhillriver.org or (785) 493-8491.